The Ultimate List of Gluten-Free Candy

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Updated June 04, 2015.

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Each year, it seems like more manufacturers identify candy as gluten-free, widening the choices for candy-loving kids and parents alike. Today, those who follow a gluten-free diet have numerous choices, including various long-time kid favorites such as Nestle's Butterfinger candy bars and Jelly Belly jelly beans.

It's usually possible to find gluten-free specialty candies, such as the gluten-free, vegan lollipops available from Yummy Earth.

But since your friends, neighbors and school likely will pass out more mainstream treats on Valentine's Day or on Halloween night, it's helpful to know which ones are safe.

Here are the latest U.S. gluten-free lists of candies, plus links to manufacturers' websites.

However, please remember to use these lists only as a guide, since ingredients and formulas can change at any time. In some cases, a product made at one location may be listed as gluten-free, while the same product made at a different location may not be gluten-free. Also, candy listed as gluten-free on the U.S. list may not be gluten-free in other countries. Always check the packaging and ingredients before consuming any candy, even if it does appear on this list.

Also, my article Is Chocolate Gluten-Free, or Does Chocolate Contain Gluten? explains why some chocolate candies are gluten-free while others are not. Always, if in doubt about the gluten-free status of a product, contact the manufacturer's customer service personnel directly at the numbers listed below.

Check out these lists of different candies and holiday products:

Gluten-Free Chocolate Bars (premium and gourmet chocolate bar options)Gluten-Free Easter CandyGluten-Free Gum (all types of gum)Gluten-Free Valentines CandyCreate A Gluten-Free Easter BasketGluten-Free Candy CanesGluten-Free Candy Boxes (boxed candy you might give as gifts)

Nestle USA

Nestle USA considers "gluten-free" to mean "no gluten ingredients are in the product, whether directly added, or potentially present due to cross-contact. If a product label has an allergen advisory statement such as 'made on equipment' or 'facility that also processes wheat etc.,' we do not consider that product to be gluten-free. It is important to always read product labels/packaging for the most accurate information." Nestle will label potential gluten cross contamination, a customer service representative says. In addition, Nestle will disclose all gluten ingredients (not just those containing wheat) on its products' labels.

According to Nestle, the following candies are gluten-free:

Baby RuthBit-O-HoneyButterfinger Bar (original flavor only, NOT Crisp, Giant Bar, Snakerz, Medallions, Jingles, Hearts or Pumpkins)Milk ChocolateGoobersNips (including both regular and sugar-free)Oh Henry!Raisinets (including Cranberry and Dark Chocolate flavors)Sno-CapsWonka Pixy StixLaffy Taffy (including Laffy Taffy Rope)Wonka Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip

The following Nestle candy products are NOT gluten-free:

Butterfinger Crisp BarButterfinger Giant BarButterfinger SnackerzButterfinger MedallionsButterfinger JinglesButterfinger HeartsButterfinger PumpkinsWonka NerdsSweetartsWonka Bar (all flavors)Chewy SpreeWonka GummiesWonka KazoozlesEverlasting Gobstopper100 Grand Bar

In some of these products, the ingredients themselves are gluten-free, but the candies are processed in a facility that also processes gluten.

Contact Nestle USA at 800-225-2270.

Mars Chocolate

Mars Chocolate makes M&M's, Dove, Snickers and other products. The company no longer maintains a gluten-free list of products; instead, it urges gluten-free consumers to check labels and promises to call out any wheat, barley and rye ingredients by name, as well as any cross-contamination risks, on the label. Even if a product normally is gluten-free, in busy times of year (such as Halloween) Mars uses alternative facilities to make its candy, and some of those facilities may introduce cross-contamination risks (I've seen this frequently on flavored M&M varieties). "The ingredient statement on each wrapper is the best source for this information," the company said in a statement.

In the past, these Mars Chocolate products have been gluten-free. However, I can't emphasize enough that you should always check the label before purchasing any of these products:

M&M's (all EXCEPT for pretzel-flavored M&M's and some special flavors with a risk of gluten cross-contamination)3 Musketeers Bars (all flavors)Milky Way Midnight BarMilky Way Caramel BarDove Chocolate products (all flavors EXCEPT for milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream)Snickers Bars (all flavors)Munch Nut Bar (the customer service representative urges consumers to check the labels on this one)

The following Mars Chocolate products have NOT been gluten-free:

M&M Pretzel flavorSome packages of M&M White Chocolate, Mint and M&M Coconut flavorsMilky Way Bar (original)Mars BarMars Combos (a snack mix)

Again, always double-check the label. Note that plain M&Ms (in any color) actually meet the more stringent standards for gluten-free certification, which require the products to contain less than 10 parts per million of gluten.

Contact Mars Chocolate at 800-627-7852.

Tootsie Roll Industries

Tootsie Roll Industries, which also makes Charms products, says that, as of September 2014, all of the companies confections are considered gluten-free with the exception of Andes cookies. "Tootsie does not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt, or any of their components, either as ingredients or as part of the manufacturing process. Corn and soy products are used during the manufacturing process," the company says.

According to Tootsie Rolls Industries, the following candies are gluten-free:

Tootsie RollsFruit RollsJunior MintsFrootiesDotsTropical DotsCrowsCella's Milk Chocolate Covered CherriesCella's Dark Chocolate Covered CherriesJunior MintsDubble BubbleCharleston ChewJunior CaramelsTootsie PopsTootsie Peppermint PopsCaramel Apple PopsFruit Smoothie PopsTropical Stormz PopsChild's PlayCharms Blow PopsCharms Super Blow PopsCharms PopsZip-A-Dee-Mini PopsFluffy Stuff Cotton CandySugar Daddy PopsSugar Mama CaramelsCharms SquaresCharms Sour BallsCharms Candy CarnivalPops GaloreAndesSugar Babies

These Tootsie Roll products also are peanut-free and nut-product free, according to the company.

Contact Tootsie Roll Industries at 773-838-3400.

Smarties

Most of Smarties' line of products (with some exceptions, see below) is considered gluten-free and vegan in the U.S. (see note below for information on Canada), and is made in a gluten-free facility, according to the company. However, Smarties sells its products to different "re-baggers" as well as various retail outlets. Since a re-bagger buys products from many different companies and then places them in different packaging, only re-baggers can verify whether their manufacturing plants are free of gluten or other allergens. "If the UPC number on the packaging begins with '0 11206,' you can be assured that the product was packaged in one of our manufacturing facilities," which means it should be gluten-free," the company says. Smarties Gummies contain no gluten ingredients, but are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat-containing products (along with peanuts, milk and soy).

Note that Smarties sold in Canada contain wheat flour — always check the label to make sure you're buying the gluten-free type.

Contact Smarties through the company's website.

Hershey's

After several years of listing only a few products as gluten-free, Hershey's in 2012 began publishing a gluten-free list that included several more products. Since then, the company has regularly added to its list. The following list of Hershey's candies are considered gluten-free to less than 20 parts per million:

Almond Joy (all)Mounds (all)Hershey's Milk Chocolate KissesHershey's Filled Chocolate Kisses (only caramel and cherry cordial creme, NOT Hugs, Special Dark, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, or Cookies & Cream)Hershey's Nuggets (milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, special dark chocolate with almonds, and extra creamy milk chocolate with toffee and almonds)Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar, only in the 1.55 oz. sizeHershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar, only in the 1.45 oz. sizeHershey's Air DelightHershey's Milk DudsHeath BarsPaydayReese's Peanut Butter Cups (all except for seasonal shaped items, such as Valentine's hearts)Reese's Pieces (all except for Reese's Pieces Eggs)Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate (all except for Minis)SkorSkor Toffee BarYork Peppermint Pattie (all except for York Pieces, York Minis and York Shapes)

The following Hershey's products are NOT gluten-free:

Hershey's Special Dark BarHershey's Cookies 'N' Creme BarHershey's Milk Chocolate DropsHershey's MiniaturesMr. GoodbarSymphony BarHershey's Extra Dark Chocolate

Be careful as you choose between Hershey's products, as the gluten-free list can be confusing: for example, the Hershey's Nuggets Special Dark flavor is considered gluten-free, but the Special Dark chocolate bars are not.

Generally with Hershey's, you need to avoid seasonal items such as Cadbury Creme Eggs (both Easter and Halloween versions) and Reese's pumpkin-shaped candies — even if their ingredients are free of gluten, they likely are manufactured on shared lines or in a shared facility.

Hershey's says it will list any ingredients containing wheat, barley, rye, oats and malt on the label, and also will disclose shared equipment or shared facilities on the label. Hershey's gluten-free list includes baking chips and bars, cocoa products and syrup; you can access the list here. Always check the list prior to buying, as items seem to change frequently.

Contact Hershey's at 800-468-1714.

Wrigley

Although Wrigley's online gluten-free statement is pretty cagey (saying most products are gluten-free but some might not be, and failing to specify which is which), a statement provided to me by a customer service representative says that as of October 2013, all Wrigley products in the U.S. are considered gluten-free except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint Mints (which always have contained gluten in the form of wheat maltodextrin).

Note that Wrigley makes Creme Savers, Lifesavers, Skittles and Starburst, which in the U.S. are free of any gluten sources, according to the company.

Contact Wrigley at (800) 974-4539.

Jelly Belly

Jelly Belly makes jelly beans in an ever-expanding array of colors and flavors. According to the company, "all Jelly Belly beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free, vegetarian and OU Kosher." This includes licorice-flavored gluten-free Jelly Belly jelly beans (in most cases, licorice candy contains wheat). Jelly Belly also makes gluten-free candy corn for Halloween.

However, other Jelly Belly candies, including Chocolate Malt Balls, Chocolate Bridge Mix, Licorice Bridge Mix, Black Licorice Buttons and Licorice Pastels, are NOT gluten-free. In addition, seasonal mixes sold around the holidays contain the malt balls, and so are not gluten-free.

Contact Jelly Belly at 800-522-3267.

Necco

Necco probably is best known for its small sugar Valentine heart candies – the pastel-colored ones that say "Be Mine" and "True Love" – but my daughter's candy stash often turns up a few Necco products every Halloween, as well.

According to Necco, the following products do not contain gluten from wheat, rye, oats or barley:

Necco WafersNecco Chocolate WafersCandy House Candy ButtonsCanada Mint, Wintergreen and Spearmint LozengesMary JaneMary Jane Peanutbutter Kisses (available for Halloween only)Banana Splits ChewsMint Julep ChewsHaviland Thin Mints, Wintergreen Patty, Nonpareils and Chocolate StarsSkybarSweethearts (for Valentine's Day only)Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only)Mary Jane peanut butter kisses (for Halloween only)

Contact Necco at 781-485-4800.

Just Born

Peeps marshmallow treats, made by Just Born, used to appear only at Easter, but in recent years we've seen Halloween Peeps shaped like pumpkins and ghosts, Christmas Peeps in the shape of trees, and heart-shaped Peeps for Valentine's Day.

According to Just Born, as of February 2015 all the company's marshmallow candies that are safe from cross-contamination will state "gluten-free" on the package by the ingredients listing (Note: recently, I've run across numerous packages of Peeps that carry this warning: "May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy and wheat." The ones with this warning are usually the more exotic flavors. Definitely double-check the packaging on all Peeps, even if the product is something that has stated "gluten-free" in the past.). The modified food starch used in the products is corn starch, according to the company. Just Born also makes Mike and Ike Candies.

According to Just Born, the following candies are gluten-free:Mike and Ike Berry BlastMike and Ike Italian IceMike and Ike Jolly JoesMike and Ike Lemonade BlendsMike and Ike Original FruitsMike and Ike RedrageousMike and Ike Tangy TwisterMike and Ike Tropical TyphoonMike and Ike ZoursMike and Ike Jelly BeansMike and Ike Hot TamalesGoldenberg's Vintage Peanut Chews

Contact Just Born at 888-645-3453

Ferrara Candy Company

Ferrara makes such brands as Bob's (well-known for candy canes) and Brach's. According to the company, the following candies contain no wheat, rye, barley or oats:

Candy canes (Bob's, Brach's, Lemonhead & Friends, Red Hots) — these also are considered allergen-freeAtomic FireballsAll gummies (Black Forest, Ferrara, Sathers, Trolli)All jellies (Gum Drops, Orange Slices)Bob's Sweet StripesBoston Baked Beans (contains peanuts)Brach's Wild 'N Fruity Gummi WormsBrach's Candy Corn (processed in a facility that also processes wheat)Brach's Cinnamon Disks/ImperialsBrach's Conversation HeartsBrach's Jelly Bean Nougats (processed in a facility that processes wheat)Brach's Lemon Drops (Kosher)Brach's Halloween Mellowcremes (processed in a facility that processes wheat)Cherry SoursFruit Snacks (Ferrara, Black Forest, Trolli)GumballsJawbreakers/JawbustersJelly BeansJuju'sJujy'sLemonheadsLemonheads & Friends Conversation HeartsTropical Chewy LemonheadChewy Lemonhead & FriendsBerry Chewy LemonheadCherryheadGrapeheadNow & LaterRed Hot's

Impact Confections Inc.

Impact makes Warheads sour candies, which always seem to wind up in our Halloween stash. Many of the company's products are considered gluten-free, but be careful, as multiple candies have similar names but very different allergen profiles:

Carousel/Color-Blaster PopsLollipop Paint Shop (made on equipment that processes soy)Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy (contains soy; equipment shared with peanut and milk products)Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy Minis (equipment shared with milk and soy products)Warheads Sour Chewy Cubes (equipment shared with peanut products)Warheads Sour Jelly Beans (made in facility shared with wheat, peanuts, milk, egg and soy)Warheads Super Sour Double Drops (facility shared with egg products)Warheads Super Sour Spray CandyWarheads Sour Dippers (equipment shared with soy products)Warheads Sour Candy Canes (contain soy; made in facility shared with wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg and soy)Melster Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow (contains milk and soy, made on equipment that also processes peanuts)Melster Compound-Coated Marshmallow (contains milk and soy, made on equipment that also processes peanuts)Melster Chocolate-Covered Creme Drops (contains milk and soy, made on equipment that also processes peanuts)Melster Compound Coated Creme Drops (contains milk and soy, made on equipment that also processes peanuts)Melster Salt Water Taffy (contains milk and soy, made on equipment that also processes peanuts)Melster Peanut Butter Kisses (contains peanuts, milk and soy)Melster Circus Peanuts (contains peanuts, made on equipment that processes milk and soy)Melster Sanded Marshmallow (made on equipment that processes peanuts, milk and soy)Melster Coconut Toasties (made on equipment that processes peanut, milk and soy)

Impact Convections products that are NOT gluten-free include:

Warheads Sour Twists (contains wheat)Warheads Sour Coolers (contains oat fiber)

As I said, many of these have very similar names, so be very careful to double-check labels — it's easy to make a mistake!

Contact Impact at 303-626-2222.

Tic Tac Mints

Tic Tac mints are produced by the Italian confection manufacturer Ferrero, and have been sold for more than 40 years.

According to the company, Tic Tac mints do not contain any ingredients derived from the gluten grains wheat, barley, rye, oats or triticale (a form of wheat).

Contact Ferrero at 732-764-9300.

Sweet's Candy Co.

Sweet's Candy makes salt water taffy, chocolate jelly sticks, jelly beans, gummy bears and other candies. All are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, which requires products to contain less than 10 parts per million of gluten. A customer service representative tells me that Sweet's makes only gluten-free products, but does package other products (some of which may contain gluten) in the same facility.

Contact Sweet's at 855-772-7720.

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